The Amish community is often admired for its simple, self-sufficient way of life. By intentionally stepping away from modern ...

Back-to-back power cuts in winter can turn daily life into a real headache. Between keeping your fridge cold, keeping WiFi running and making sure the lights don’t go dark, a reliable backup solution ...

University of Westminster provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. At a seminar on building cooling strategies in the late 1990s, I vividly remember hearing that “in 30 years time, the ...

The Ting app lets you track power outages at a hyper-local level. Anyone can use the free map, even those without a Ting device. Ting says 95% of US homes have a Ting sensor within a mile. If you want ...

Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or ...

The sports landscape is shaped by all kinds of power brokers: from high-achieving athletes to dealmakers to cultural influencers to icons of leadership. What does it mean to wield power in the sports ...

At a seminar on building cooling strategies in the late 1990s, I vividly remember hearing that “in 30 years time, the climate of London will feel like Marseille’s today”. That warning stuck with me.

No matter where you live, it's good to have an emergency kit on hand. And one item that can help in any kind of power outage is a rechargeable light bulb, like the ...

Whether you’re dealing with a power outage from a summer thunderstorm, winter ice storm, or grid failure, learn how long food ...

When the grid goes down, EV owners have a few options to keep their vehicle powered or to use their vehicle as backup power. Power outages happen, but it’s not the end of the world. When the grid goes ...

The experts at Consumer Reports share their top tips to get your home and yard prepped for whatever winter dishes out.

To avoid an expensive mess, seasonal cottages and beach homes that remain empty in the offseason should be properly ...